RaymondA.Serewicz

Raymond A. Serewicz CLINTON - Raymond A. Serewicz, 84, died Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at his residence in Englewood, FL. He is pre-deceased by his beloved wife of 42 years, Barbara (Kelly) Serewicz, who died in 1991. He leaves his loving children and their spouses; Karen Nichols & Stanton of Biddeford, ME; Jean Czerpak & Mitchell of Springfield; Brian K. Serewicz & Holly of West Springfield; John R. Serewicz of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; 2 brothers, Stephen Serewicz & wife Bea; and Henry Serewicz, all of Sterling. He leaves 2 grandchildren, Paul Gour & wife Lee of Westfield, and Justin Perkins of Pittsfield; 2 great-grandchildren, Erin & Rylie Gour; several nieces, nephews, and many dear friends. He is pre-deceased by 6 siblings, Statia, Helen, Viola, Josie, Chester, and Joseph. Raymond was born in Clinton to the late Joseph & Alice (Trzcinka) Serewicz. He attended Clinton High School and began his lifelong career in manufacturing. Ray was employed for more than 20 years as a forger for the Easco Hand Tool Company before ultimately retiring as a custodian with the Springfield School Department. A gifted athlete, Ray competed at the semi-pro level in hockey, football, and most notably, baseball, where he was scouted by the Boston Red Sox and maintained a lifetime batting average of over .400. Ray enjoyed time on the golf course & boccie ball court, but most cherished days spent in the company of his loving family. Funeral services are Saturday, September 14, 2013 from the Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home, 176 Water St., Clinton, with a Funeral Mass at 10AM in St. John the Evangelist Church, 80 Union St., Clinton. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery, Lancaster. Calling hours will be held in the funeral home TONIGHT (Friday, Sept. 13) from 5 until 8PM. Donations in memory of Raymond Serewicz may be made to: Cornucopia Institute-P.O. Box 126, Cornucopia, WI, 54827. www.philbincomeaufh.com